Faro City Centre

Faro

Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements
Faro Cathedral showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements, interior views and religious aspects
Faro Old Town
Faro Old Town

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Faro Cathedral
Carmo Church featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.

Carmo Church

Faro Marina

Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Faro Marina

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Algarve Regional Museum

You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Algarve Regional Museum

Things to do

From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

S$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour
Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

S$113
per adult
Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Bateiras Traditional Boats Shared Tour in Olhão

Tours in Traditional Boats - Olhão

S$60
per adult
Tours in Traditional Boats - Olhão
Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour

Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour

S$83
per adult
Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour
Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

S$45
per adult
Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

S$60
per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
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Top hotels in Faro City Centre

3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is S$252 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
S$252
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Great staff. Perfect location. We come every year and they never let us down"

Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

3HB Faro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is S$95 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
S$95
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"A comfortable hotel (despite the absence of plate and cuttlery for breakfast on the first morning. It was obvious the ladies serving breakfast were rushed off their feet and had run out of plates, which, at 8.30 AM should not really happen so maybe the hotel needs to look at providing the staff with ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Alameda Exclusive House

Alameda Exclusive House

2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (169 reviews)
"Bien situé! Très propre et bien aménagé! Personnel accueillant et respectueux"

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is S$224 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
S$224
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Terrible buffet"

Reviewed on 1 Oct, 2025

Occidental Faro
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is S$233 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
S$233
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great central location on faro, right on the marina excellent. Hotel is small, lifts very small. Restaurant on top floor had amazing views of the marina and Rio Formosa breakfast was good plenty of choice. Great place for a couple of nights."

Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

AP Eva Senses
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
The price is S$241 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
S$241
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"Amazing staff and everything exceeded our expectations. Would stay again in a heartbeat. We loved everything about it. Thank you to all of the staff team for making our stay so lovely."

Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
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Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.

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São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
Faro featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Sé

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Gambelas

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
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Paço Branco

While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Paço Branco
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Praia de Faro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.

Praia de Faro

Faro City Centre